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Reservoir Analysis Sonde Prospector

Sep 22, 2023

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» Rugged design for operation in hostile conditions.

RASP™ Reservoir Analysis Sonde Prospector 

Critical data for insight into the reservoir, the formation and the wellbore

The Renegade Reservoir Analysis Sonde Prospector (RASP™) pulse neutron tool helps characterize the formation and provide information the operator needs to make timely decisions on well performance and well planning.  

  • Three detectors (near, far, and long spacing) 
  • 1-11/16-in. OD 
  • Rugged, corrosion-resistant housing 
  • Industry leading performance 
  • Increased operational efficiency 
  • Greater ROI 

RASP is a multi-detector pulsed-neutron system for measuring reservoir saturation using Sigma and Carbon-Oxygen  techniques. The sonde features three gamma detectors; the near and the far detectors are high-resolution Lanthanum Chloride for Sigma and C/O, while the long spacing detector is a Sodium Iodide detector with spacing that is sensitive to gas and porosity.  

The tool can simultaneously measure Sigma and C/O using a mixed firing pattern for the neutron generator. Support is available to map the measurement into reservoir properties such as oil saturation, porosity and rock type.  

The tool is encased in a 1-11/16 in. OD corrosion resistant housing. The neutron generator provides the best performance in the industry, contributing toward increased operational efficiencies and ROI. 

Rugged design for operation in hostile conditions.

» Information on the RASP presentation log includes CO2 and oil saturation in Track 2, total hydrocarbons and total water in Track 3 and a lithology map in Track 4.

Applications

 Reservoir Monitoring 

  • Time Lapse monitoring  
  • CO2 and waterflood zones  
  • Steam flood monitoring (heavy oil/tar sands)  
  • Production and injection changes  
  • Completion quality  
  • Gravel pack quality determination  

Formation Evaluation 

  • Reservoir rock and hydrocarbon typing  
  • Water and hydrocarbon contacts/volume  
  • Salt plugged porosity identification  
  • Open Hole Logging Emulation  
  • Lithology identification using open-hole emulation, silica activation spectroscopy  
  • Formation porosity 
  • Pseudo Density 

Wellbore Performance and Integrity  

  • Water flow detection behind casing  
  • Identifying points of fluid entry  
  • Flow rate calculation for water flow  
  • Interface logging  
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Make Informed Decisions about Your Well with RASPâ„¢ Pulse Neutron Tool

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Formation Evaluation

Formation Evaluation

Sep 20, 2023

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» A full suite of formation evaluation tools provides critical information for every phase of operations.

Formation Evaluation

Comprehensive, accurate data helps get the most out of your well during every phase of wellsite operations

The more information you know about the surrounding formation, the better prepared you are for critical well decisions. The Renegade suite of formation evaluation tools provides data that helps plan drilling, completion and production operations.  

  • Determine overall formation porosity 
  • Identify shale or gas behind the casing 
  • Identify zones of interest and perforating depths 
  • Provide depth correlation between logging runs and between wells 
  • Provide information about the mineralogy of formations 

    The Renegade Difference 

    Renegade crews have years of experience to help plan and execute your next formation evaluation job. We have a full suite of nuclear, sonic, caliper and other tools for any formation. Plus, our experts can analyze the results and help plan the next steps to complete the well, maintain or increase production or plan P&A. Our crews are trained to safely store, handle and transport the nuclear sources needed in these operations.    

    MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR WELL WITH RASPâ„¢ PULSE NEUTRON TOOL

    RASP™ Reservoir Analysis Sonde Prospector 

    The Renegade Reservoir Analysis Sonde Prospector (RASP™) pulse neutron tool helps characterize the formation and provide information the operator needs to make timely decisions on well performance and well planning. 

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    Compensated Neutron Log

    A compensated neutron log is useful for identifying zones of interest and determining perforating depths, tracking gas cap movement and gas encroachment under shale layers, as a correlation between open and cased hole where a gamma ray is not indicative, and to measure overall porosity of the well. At Renegade we primarily use the compensated neutron log (CNL) to identify pay zones in a well. Once the zones of interest are identified and logged, the engineer can make an informed decision on perforation placement.  

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    Gamma Ray Log

    The Gamma Ray Log measures total natural radioactivity and is displayed in American Petroleum Institute (API) units. The measurement can be made in both openhole and through casing. Shales and clay are responsible for most natural radioactivity, so the gamma ray log is often a good indicator of such rock. The log is also used for correlation between wells, for depth correlation between open and cased hole, and for depth correlation between logging runs. 

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    SWAT Spectral Well Analysis Tool

    A successful well completion is a critical part of your well’s production plan. Renegade Tracer Technologies monitors the frac job to optimally place proppant and fluid and verify job performance. SWAT Spectral Well Analysis Technology is Renegade’s line of post-frac logging tools used to identify and define radioactive isotopes. These tools offer real-time or memory data in a 1-11/16-in. OD tool configuration. 

    • Locates radioactive tracers 
    • Identifies fractures 
    • Helps optimally place proppant and fluid 
    • Verify performance of the frac job
    Isotope Half-Life Gamma Ray Energy
    Iridium-192            74 days 317,468,604 KeV
    Scandium-46        84 days 889,1120 KeV
    Antimony -124      60 days 603,1691 KeV
    Iodine -131            8 days 364 KeV
    Spectral Gamma Ray Tool

    Spectral Gamma Ray Tool provides information about the mineralogy of formations, specifically the source of a particular gamma ray by measuring the amplitude or energy level. Since the most frequent sources of natural radiation in the formation are thorium, uranium and potassium, the tool can measure the amount of each in shale and sand formations.  

    • Provides detailed stratigraphic correlation 
    • Identifies depositional environments 
    • Determines clay type analysis and volume 
    • Heavy mineral identification 

    The tool utilizes a large, ruggedized scintillation detector to measure the quantity of naturally occurring potassium, uranium and thorium. The total gamma spectrum is resolved into 256 channels internally and used to determine the components of naturally occurring radiation in sands and shales. This data is used to distinguish important features of the clay or sand around the wellbore formation such as clay volume, clay type, heavy minerals and is also used for fracture detection.

    The detector package is designed to maximize the energy spectra sensitivity over the entire range of energy levels and logging speeds encountered in various formations. The tool uses an automatic internal stabilization circuit to stabilize the detector and electronics for temperature drift errors over the entire operating temperature range.

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    Injection Profiles

    Injection Profiles

    Sep 1, 2023

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    Injection Profile Logging (IPL)

    Fluid Flow Data From Injection Wells Provide Insight on Overall Well Construction Integrity

    As a field matures the need for injection profile data from injection wells increases. Running injection profiles eliminates assumptions of fluid direction providing an overall view of well performance and integrity, allowing operators to map their water or CO2 flood.  

    Renegade Injection Profile Logging (IPL) checks the integrity of overall well construction on injection wells. Profiles are run to determine the health of injector units, monitor fluid dispersion, find and measure out-of-zone losses and provide a comprehensive picture of the overall downhole activity on an injector. This service can identify leaks out of the zones’ injection area, including packer leaks and holes in tubing where there are no perforations.

    The shut-in portion of the injection profile log can provide customers insight into areas of fluid storage and communications between high- and low-pressure zones. Renegade’s injection profiles provide the confidence to efficiently tackle problem-well situations that can commonly cost much more and take longer to complete. Services are typically run every four years for water wells and two years for CO2 wells. 

    IPL has two advantages over traditional mechanical services such as spinner tools. First, it can observe fluid movement behind pipe; second, they eliminate the risk of blades sticking if wellbore debris is encountered. In some instances, RA tracers may be the only way to identify and locate problem areas in the well. Renegade utilizes innovative equipment and tools and has an in-house RA lab to mix RA material for specific volume and job needs.  

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    » Cross-flow checks show zones of high or low pressure by annotating fluid cross flow velocity and fluid movement.
    Radioactive Tracer Log

    Uses RA tracer material to detect channels or leaks that can indicate the precise location and rate of fluid loss.  

    Temperature Log

    Temperature variations indicate fluid loss to help identify channels and prove fluid entry points.  

    Gamma Ray and CCL Log

    Used in both open hole and casing to correlate job to the proper depth, provide depth control for future jobs, identify natural radioactivity in the formation and identify collars, packers and casing shoes.  

    Benefits of IPL service 
    • Determine where injection fluid is going 
    • Evaluate general flood performance 
    • Identify packer failure 
    • Locate and analyze channeling and cross-flowing fluid 
    • Identify fluid entry 
    • Identify holes in casing/tubing or out-of-zone injection 
    • Determine hole size and amount of scale 
    • Verify conformance to environmental requirements 
    • Determine formation porosity 
    • Compatible with any type of operation: coil tubing, refract, workover, land rig, wireline 

    The Service Company You Hire Matters

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    Production Logging

    Production Logging

    Sep 1, 2023

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    » Our wellsite production logging supervisors have over 25 years’ experience running production logging services and can recommend the treatment options in case remedial operations are needed.

    Production Logging Services 

    Critical Data to Help Maintain Well Performance

    Production Logging services evaluate fluid production rate and flow in producing wells and are a main indicator of well performance and problem identification. The results of a production logging services help recommend remedial treatment or workover operations.  

    Renegade Production Profile Logging has proven to be the most reliable logging technique to give operators qualitative and quantitative evaluation of injection fluids and to aid in the evaluation of the performance of field floods.  

    The same technique can be reversed for producing wells. Radioactive tracer surveys ran in conjunction with other surveys, such as temperature gradient, capacitance, velocity, bottom-hole pressure, fluid density and calipers, will give the operator a full complement of surveying techniques to help fully evaluate their wells.  

    Applications 

    • Locate oil, gas and water entry 
    • Fluid flow: no-flow check and cross-flow check 
    • Shut-in cross-flow check 
    • Injection profile log: pump-in tracer, channel-down check and CO2 composite 
    » Renegade designs the optimum production logging job with the right tools and equipment.

    While many companies may provide this service, only Renegade has the knowledge to perform a successful job every time. 

    Renegade Services has several production logging supervisors with over 25 years’ experience running production logging services. Our team will work with the operator to help ensure a safe, successful job, completed in the least amount of time.  

    • Select the right tools and equipment 
    • Make sure pressure control equipment is on location 
    • Review all well conditions such as temperature and pressure 
    • Weight bars and backup tools are available if needed 
    • Selection of radioactive isotope 
    • Safe operating procedures for handling and storage of radioactive materials  
    Step-Rate Tests

    Obtaining data is the key to planning a successful frac job. Step-Rate tests are one method for estimating the maximum injection pressure, one of the most useful parameters when planning the optimum frac treatment.  

    A step rate test can accurately measure the injection pressure needed to fracture a formation when planning a hydraulic frac job. During the test, fluid is injected into the formation at increasing pump rates. As each rate stabilizes, injection pressure data is taken for each rate. The resulting data is used to create a plot displaying injection pressure verse injection rate. From this plot, pressure and flow rates can be established to identify the fracture pressure necessary to fracture the formation and successfully place fluid and proppant.  

    Spectral Noise/Digital Temperature Survey

    The relationship between reservoir flow and wellbore flow is critical to well performance. The Renegade spectral noise log in conjunction with a high-precision digital temperature survey can accurately locate and quantify reservoir flow and wellbore flow to help determine the relation between the two.   

    This combination can diagnose unexpected well problems and also proactively ensure the well is working properly. Resulting data provides a wealth of information on well performance and can help identify zones where remediation is needed.  

    • Identify surface casing vent flow (SCVF) 
    • Identify external gas migration (GM)  
    • Identify fluid flow behind multiple casing pipe barriers 
    • Locate source of downhole leaks 
    • Help identify leaking fluids into freshwater reservoirs  
    • Identify regional lateral flows and crossflows 
    • Differentiate fluid and gas flow and amount 
    • Identify annulus leaks for sealing with Renegade Local Expander technology so P&A can commence

    Renegade can use bond logs and casing inspection logs to identify, map and further explain spectral noise/digital temperature survey data.  

    Renegade Memory Gauges

    A producing wellbore creates a tremendous amount of information that must be gathered, managed and then interpreted. A variety of diagnostic tools can help you manage the production of your well and gain valuable insights into the processes that are occurring downhole. These tools provide the data that help operators to identify what systems to use to increase or maintain production and how to adapt to changing conditions of the wellbore. 

    Memory gauges are one of the most helpful tools for well diagnostics. They detect and measure temperature and pressure at points along the wellbore. These gauges are beneficial because they provide downhole information without requiring substantial resources.

    They also eliminate the need for deploying e-line each time temperature and pressure measurements are required.  Memory gauges are powered by a battery pack and can be set downhole and left for an extended period to capture and store data and then be retrieved at a later date. 

    • Data can be used to determine the flow rate of the well 
    • Provide information to help implement the right lift systems to maintain production  
    • Help devise a cost-effective and timely program to monitor and maintain the well production

    Maximize Your Well Performance with Renegade's Reliable Production Profile Logging

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    Casing Integrity and Evaluation

    Casing Integrity and Evaluation

    Aug 28, 2023

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    » Renegade log profile provides an in-depth look at the casing and identifies problems that can lead to casing failure if not addressed.

    Casing Integrity and Evaluation

    Keep your casing, cement and wellbore in optimum condition.

    Over the life of the well, harsh downhole environments, high temperatures and pressure, constant fluid flow and corrosive gas such as H2S can cause casing abnormalities that can ultimately lead to failure if not detected and repaired. Renegade casing integrity and evaluation services can identify casing problems and help maintain casing life.   

    Multiple tools for any application  

    • 24-, 40-, 56- and 60-arm calipers 
    • 1-11/16- to 4-inch-OD tools that can log up to 20-inch casing  
    • Bond, gamma, metal thickness and multi-arm caliper tools can be combined in a single run to save time and provide more information on casing integrity.  
    • Three-arm caliper for open hole logging provides measurements to calculate the volume of cement needed for optimum cement job planning. Available in 1-3/8-in. OD. 
    » Wide range of tool sizes and arm configurations allow inspection in any hole size.

    Multi Sensor Caliper

    The Multi Sensor Caliper measures internal diameters with very-high accuracy, typically with less than a 0.03-inch variance. It will detect very small changes in internal surface conditions such as casing deformation, bending, fractures, holes, and inner wall corrosion. The tool can provide highly quantitative analysis including an accurate and detailed internal profile of the tubing, casing and completion assembly.

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    Magnetic Thickness Tool

    Electro-Magnetic Inspection Tool provides qualitative analysis of external metal-mass variations of the pipe, using proportional wall-thickness as a standard, that cannot be seen internally from multi-arm caliper readings. The resulting casing wall thickness provides operators with a better look at overall casing health. 

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    Extend the Life of Your Well

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    Cement Bond Integrity and Evaluation

    Cement Bond Integrity and Evaluation

    Aug 28, 2023

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    » The Cement Bond Integrity and Evaluation tool helps report on the overall health of the cement.
    » The Cement Bond Integrity and Evaluation tool helps report on the overall health of the cement.

    Cement Bond Integrity and Evaluation 

    The Renegade Difference 

    Along with casing, cement is the backbone of the wellbore. A good cement job protects the formation and the water table, prevents leakage from the wellbore into the formation and provides the structure that supports the completions hardware. It is one of the most critical components of a producing well.  

    Renegade provides services that monitor the health of the cement and cement bond to both formation and pipe. Our tools identify problems that could ultimately affect well integrity. If problems are found, we can recommend and carry out immediate remediation services that can prevent greater failures if not addressed.  

    • Unmatched data quality with over hundreds of data points per foot, even at logging speeds over 100 ft per minute. 
    • Shorter tool lengths reduce the risk of damage to the wellbore or the environment.
    • Provides cement evaluation, casing wear and casing thickness information, corrosion imaging and fluid properties in the wellbore. 
    • Identifies micro-annulus to shut off service casing vent flow. 
    • Can log environments up to 350°F and 20,000 psi. 
    • Tools can be combined to run in stack configurations (cement bond, gamma ray, CCL, caliper, magnetic thickness) for greater time savings on workover and drilling rigs.

    Radial Cement Bond Log

    The radial cement bond tool utilizes a single ceramic transmitter, an eight-segment receiver at 3-ft spacing and a single receiver at 5-ft spacing to accurately measure the quality of the cement job in a cased hole well environment. The segmented receiver provides a good indication of cement channeling behind the casing.

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    Cement Bond Tool

    This dual-receiver cement bond quality tool can operate in the most demanding conditions to produce highly accurate cement integrity data. The small physical size of the tool promotes industry leading data quality with virtually no signal attenuation even if casing centralization is poor.

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    NuWAV

    NuWAV

    Aug 21, 2023

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    DOWNHOLE INSIGHT™ NUWAV™ CAMERA 

    NuWAV Downhole Insight Camera: Realtime Wellbore Visualization 

    When downhole problems occur, solutions are recommended based on the data at hand. Renegade is taking the guesswork out of this process by adding one more piece of critical data.  

    The NuWAV™ Downhole InSight™ camera provides quality, high-resolution video of the borehole environment, identifying problems such as a stuck object, a split within the casing, deviation and other features visible from inside the wellbore. This data helps engineers reduce drilling fluid losses, and make educated decisions about completions methods, retrieval of lost tools, and integrity issues with tubing and casing. The high-resolution NuWAV camera helps to mitigate the uncertainty of downhole operations and supports the operator’s formation evaluation program. Imaging systems from Renegade are a cost-effective and efficient method for gathering detailed downhole data.  

    By combining an ultra-sensitive image sensor with high-output lighting, the NuWAV camera provides a high-light output and can provide views of the most challenging environments. And unlike a standard image sensor that has a 4:3 or a 16:9 aspect rations, Renegade uses a sensor with a 1:1 ratio resulting in an impressive 180° field of view (FOV) in both vertical and horizontal directions. 

    This high-tech, versatile visualization system is designed to gather the maximum amount of borehole imaging data and is suitable for both conventional and deviated wells.

    » Lightweight for easy transport and shipping.

    Features

    • Can be deployed over mono-conductor or multi-conductor wireline.  
    • Wide, 180° FOV in both vertical and horizontal directions. 
    • High light output means the camera can provide views in the most challenging environments. 
    • High-temperature rating of 257°F (125°C) 
    • High-resolution, high-definition and high-frame rate recording provides customers with a video of superior quality. 
    • Light weight for easy transport and shipment. 
    • Utilizes the latest optical sensor technologies to capture high-definition images. 

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      THE DOWNHOLE INSIGHT™ NUWAV™  CAMERA IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM RENEGADE SERVICES 

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